When I'm stressed, my vagina feels dry. What's going on?

While some experts believe that vaginal dryness can be a direct result of stress, chances are, you're simply dehydrated -- possibly because of excess anxiety. "When youre stressing out, you're usually not thinking about getting enough fluids and you might be drinking too much caffeine," explains Nancy Lebowitz, a New York City gynecologist. She recommends downing eight 8-ounce glasses of water or caffeine-free beverages daily to stay lubricated -- more if you're a java junkie. Also, try using a water-based lubricant such as K-Y Liquid or Astroglide during sex.